Beers

Storm Tracker

Big Storm Core Beers

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ARCUS SOUTHERN PALE ALE
ABV: 6.2
IBU: 56
AVAILABLE: YEAR ROUND

YEAR ROUND

ARCUS SOUTHERN PALE ALE
Hoppy – Aromatic – Vibrant

ABV: 6.2
IBU: 56

A bronze medalist at the 2017 Best Florida Beer competition, our IPA rolls in with an intense citrusy hop aroma. Arcus is brewed with two-row Canadian barley and Mosaic hops. The addition of wildflower honey from Pasco County lends a balancing sweetness for a clean finish. Available in 12oz/6 packs in retailers and on draft in our taprooms and throughout Florida.

Food Pairings: Crab Legs, Fried Chicken, Steak

BAY BEER LIGHT LAGER
ABV: 4%
AVAILABLE: YEAR ROUND

YEAR ROUND

BAY BEER LIGHT LAGER
This perfectly balanced light lager features German pilsner barley malt and classic American cluster hops that are cold-fermented and matured to pour bright like the Tampa Bay sun.
Refreshing and easy to drink, Bay Beer is perfect for a beautiful day in Tampa Bay.

ABV: 4%

Food Pairings: Cuban Sandwiches - Cheeseburgers - Churros

PALM BENDER GULF COAST IPA
ABV: 7
IBU: 70
AVAILABLE: JAN TO DEC

JAN TO DEC

PALM BENDER GULF COAST IPA
Floral - Citrus - Daring

ABV: 7
IBU: 70

This Gulf Coast IPA pours a beautiful golden orange and is brewed using 100% barley. The flavor is dominated by Cascade hops with an assertive up front hop presence and floral, pine, and citrus flavors. A pleasant, lingering hoppiness in the finish entices another sip. Keep and serve cold as hail!

A highly drinkable Florida ale steeped with hibiscus flowers for just the right amount of natural sweetness and a hint of cinnamon. Brewed with pale wheat and honey malt, Tropic Pressure pours the color of skin that has been kissed by the warm Florida sunshine. Keep and serve cold as hail! Available in 16oz/4 pack cans and on draft throughout Florida and in Big Storm's taprooms.

Food Pairings: Hog Snapper, Scallops, Key Lime Pie

WAVEMAKER® AMBER ALE
ABV: 4.9
IBU: 28
AVAILABLE: YEAR ROUND

YEAR ROUND

WAVEMAKER® AMBER ALE
Malty – Smooth - Balanced

ABV: 4.9
IBU: 28

Big Storm’s very first brew was this amber ale. It presents a wave of flavor with two row Canadian barley coupled with Munich and chocolate malts. Wavemaker® Amber Ale is malt centric and highly drinkable year round with minimal hop bitterness. Available in 12oz can/6 packs, 16oz cans/4packs in retail stores and on draft in our taprooms and throughout Florida.

Food Pairings: Baby Back Ribs, Wood Fired Flatbread, Ice Cream

Specialty Beers

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DUNDER & BLIXEM ®
ABV: 8.8
IBU: 35
AVAILABLE: NOV TO JAN

NOV TO JAN

DUNDER & BLIXEM ®
Spicy – Sweet - Complex

ABV: 8.8
IBU: 35

More than 180 years ago, the Christmas reindeer that you now know as “Donner and Blitzen,” were originally named, “Dunder and Blixem.” These famous reindeer are the inspiration for our original recipe to celebrate the holidays. A spicy, higher alcohol beer, it is meant to be enjoyed around that chilly time of year, but is also a great sipping beer for any occasion. Awarded a silver medal at the 2014 Florida Beer Championships, the name “Dunder and Blixem,” translates in Dutch to “Thunder and Lightning.”

Food Pairings: The cookies that your kids left out for Santa

FIRESTORM BLACK IPA
ABV: 5.8
IBU: 71
AVAILABLE: JAN TO DEC

JAN TO DEC

FIRESTORM BLACK IPA
Dark – Hoppy - Herbal

ABV: 5.8
IBU: 71

The intense flavor of this black IPA comes from a base of Equinox and Amarillo hops. While the citrus aroma of the Amarillo dances with the cedar flavor of the Equinox, a complex malt bill featuring wheat, Crystal and roasted malts provide the perfect backbone to complement the premium blend of West coast hops. Keep and serve cold as hail.

KICK IN THE GRASS
This Kick in the Grass is ready to go the full 90 minutes and won't slow you down as you take in all the action the Rowdies can dish out. Show off your soccer savvy and bring this lager to your next party. You won't get a yellow card, but you might win the night! The smooth malt character accented with a crisp noble hop finish will get you ready for screaming out GOOAALL!

ABV: 4.3%

Food Pairings: Corner Kicks - Hot Dogs and Fries - GOOAALLS!

OATS IN HOSE OATMEAL STOUT
ABV: 6.5
IBU: 17
AVAILABLE: Year Round

Year Round

OATS IN HOSE OATMEAL STOUT
Creamy – Roasted - Complex

ABV: 6.5
IBU: 17

Made with over 200 pounds of oats, this beer is a fun interpretation of an oatmeal stout. We use a strategic combination of Munich, Caramalt and chocolate malts with light noble hops to balance this complex flavor profile. The copious addition of oats in this mash lends to a creamy and smooth mouthfeel. Keep and serve as cold as hail! Available in 12oz/6 packs in local retailers, on draft in Big Storm taprooms and throughout Florida.

Named the overall winner for 2016 in the Best Florida Beer Competition. True to the spirit of the great German festival, this Oktoberfest märzen lager is brewed in traditional Bavarian style, so you can enjoy the clean finish and toasty malt flavors your tastebuds crave. This beer is a seasonal limited release, so grab it before it’s gone!

Food Pairings: Brats and Mustard, Salty Pretzels, Roasted Chicken

SURFLINE LAGER
ABV: 6.9
IBU: 23
AVAILABLE: JAN TO DEC

JAN TO DEC

SURFLINE LAGER
Fruity - Sweet Malt - Totally Gnarly

ABV: 6.9
IBU: 23

The “California Common” originated in 18th century California, where brewers without access to refrigeration produced beers using lager yeasts and warm temperatures. Brewed with pilsner and Vienna malts, the flavor of our Surfline is anything but “common.” It features the light and rounded characteristics inherent in traditional lagers with a rad dose of caramel maltiness.

Food Pairings: Mojo Roast Pork, Tomato & Feta Salad, Bread Pudding

THE LIGHTNING TWENTY FIVE
ABV: 4%
AVAILABLE: SEP TO APR

SEP TO APR

THE LIGHTNING TWENTY FIVE
Light – Refreshing – Lightning Approved

ABV: 4%

Brewed to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 25th Anniversary. Features German pilsner barley mat and classic American hops. Cold fermented, then matured for 25 Days creating a very-well balanced light lager. Pours bright like the Tampa Bay Sun, “The Lightning Twenty Five” is easy to drink and refreshing. Perfect for a day playing hockey, watching hockey or just kickin’ ice with your friends.

Bomber Beers

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BOURBON BARREL AGED HAVANA
ABV: 6.0
AVAILABLE: JUNE TO JULY

JUNE TO JULY

BOURBON BARREL AGED HAVANA
Charismatic - Rich - Intense

ABV: 6.0

Big Storm's original coffee porter, aged in rich bourbon barrels adding a great flavor character to this popular beer. Inspired by the rich history of Ybor City, Florida. this porter is a collaboration between Big Storm and King State Coffee of Tampa. It pours a deep black with a tan foam bringing with it the aroma of lightly roasted coffee and cigar tobacco. Coffee lovers will enjoy the intense start and the sweet and pleasant finish. Taproom exclusive.

Crafted to intrigue the palate and invoke thoughts of chocolate covered toffee, we partnered with William Dean Chocolates to create this speciality artisan brew. A true work of art made from the finest ingredients, this stout pours black with deep garnet highlights. Flavors of sweet toffee and caramelized sugar pair together with a hint of rich, indulgent chocolate. Available in 13oz. pours on draft and in bombers at both taproom locations.

Food Pairings: William Dean Truffles and Macaroons

FIVE YEAR STORM ANNIVERSARY ALE
ABV: 9.3%
AVAILABLE: JUL TO AUG

JUL TO AUG

FIVE YEAR STORM ANNIVERSARY ALE
Malty - Sweet - Subtle Rye

ABV: 9.3%

Each year to celebrate the anniversary of our first beer brewed, Big Storm creates a special limited release. To commemorate 5 years, this Imperial Rye Ale pours a beautiful coppery red with pleasant aromas of stone fruit esters, bourbon, wood and vanilla. The Five Year Storm was aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels and has a malty sweet flavor with subtle and earthy rye characters with bourbon and oak undertones. Taproom exclusive for a limited time.

Food Pairings: Anniversary cupcakes of course!

LAY ME DOWN BARLEY WINE
ABV: 9.5
AVAILABLE: DEC TO FEB

DEC TO FEB

LAY ME DOWN BARLEY WINE
Bold - Luscious - Complex

ABV: 9.5

Pours a deep garnet. Aged in American Oak bourbon barrels with notes of vanilla, almond liqueur, brown sugar and toffee. Medium bodied and packs a punch with a noticeable bourbon influence. Taproom exclusive.

She will make you stout promises, but will be gone in a heartbeat. She is full bodied (in all the right places), and meant to be savored slowly. Her perfume of bittersweet chocolate and subtle fruit will tickle your senses. Complex and creamy, she leaves a delicate lace on the glass after each sip. You will fall victim to her cherry tang that balances her velvet cocoa sweetness. Don’t delay - she is smooth, malty and only here for Valentine’s Day. Taproom Exclusive.

Food Pairings: None. She doesn’t like competition.

STATIC SPARK SOUR
ABV: 3.5

STATIC SPARK SOUR
Citrus - Tart - Radiant

ABV: 3.5

This kettle soured berliner weiss dry-hopped with New Zealand Motueka Hops is light and tart with flavors of dry wheat malt. Bursts of lemon and lime stimulate the palate as citrus and lemongrass from the hops ignite with the subtle acidity of the beer.

Brewer's Series Beers

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AM I IN A FOREST
ABV: 10.3%
AVAILABLE: JUN TO AUG

JUN TO AUG

AM I IN A FOREST
Am I in a forest? is a golden amber triple IPA bursting with mighty pine flavors. We injected enough hops in this beer to give the drinker the feeling of standing in the middle of a forest. You’ll want to throw on a flannel shirt, grab an axe, and go full lumberjack as the piney and earthy flavors take you on a tree-chopping journey through the big and burly body with a dry bitter finish.

ABV: 10.3%

OPUS EXORDIUM
ABV: 5.1

OPUS EXORDIUM
Creamy - Drinkable - Citrus

ABV: 5.1

Brewed by our very own Tony Walz, this beer is a style of it's own a hopfenweizen. Brewed like a Bavarian hefeweizen and hopped like an American pale ale. It is a hazy golden color with low bitterness with hints of banana and clove. Hopped with Mandarina Bavaria and Citra to give orange and grapefruit notes like the Florida sunshine.

RYE OF THE STORM JUNIPER ALTBIER
ABV: 6.1
AVAILABLE: JUN TO JULY

JUN TO JULY

RYE OF THE STORM JUNIPER ALTBIER
Herbal - Smooth - Delicate

ABV: 6.1

This is the latest installment in the Big Storm "brewer's Series." A Düsseldorf specialty, an Altbier is a German style brown ale, the “alt” literally translates to "old" in German, and traditionally Altbiers are conditioned for a longer than normal periods of time. The extended conditioning mellows out the ale's fruitiness and produces an exceptionally smooth and delicate brew. Kevin’s addition of juniper berries, complements the rye flavor and gives way to a nice finish with a mixture of hops and herbs. Taproom exclusive.

SONG OF LORELEI
ABV: 4.7

SONG OF LORELEI

ABV: 4.7

Brewed by our very own Megan Michael. Deceptively light bodied for it's dark color this German-style Schwarzbier beckons you with notes of chocolate and roast aroma, that leaves a satifyingly dry finish.

SUPER "S" SAISON
ABV: 6%
AVAILABLE: MAY TO JUNE

MAY TO JUNE

SUPER "S" SAISON
Smokey · Funky · Coriander

ABV: 6%

This beer was created in Pasco by our own Dylan Ferrio as part of Big Storm’s Brewer Series! Brewed in the spirit of the transition from spring into summer, this beer pours a hazy bright golden color with a light beige head. Sweet and spicy with a robust smokiness, finishing with notes of coriander and pepper. Taproom exclusive for a limited time.

Food Pairings: Charcuterie, Venison, Duck Confit

THE "SHOW" SESSION IPA
ABV: 5.1%
IBU: 55
AVAILABLE: MAR TO APRIL

MAR TO APRIL

THE "SHOW" SESSION IPA
Grapefruit - Floral Pine Notes - Robust

ABV: 5.1%
IBU: 55

Created in Pasco by our own Scott Show as part of Big Storm’s Brewer Series! Scott is a self proclaimed hop head and so is his beer! He started stacking kegs with us 2 years ago, and now he is brewing exceptionally drinkable beer. Taproom exclusive.

Forecast Series Beers

Exclusively hopped with whole hop cones from Big Storm’s Hop Farm in New Hampshire. Pours a light golden color with a crisp and clean malt flavor. The hops impart a medium bitterness with mild pine and floral notes with pronounced grapefruit zest character.

BACHELOR DRY STOUT
ABV: 5.0
IBU: 40
AVAILABLE: AUG TO FEB

AUG TO FEB

BACHELOR DRY STOUT
Tall-Dark-Handsome

ABV: 5.0
IBU: 40

Accept the rose ladies! Light bodied and highly drinkable with restrained roastiness, you will be able to introduce this one to your mother! Flavors of chocolate are subtle and the dry finish makes this bachelor a keeper. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Breakfast in bed.

BERRY SUBTLE SAISON
ABV: 6.0
IBU: 18
AVAILABLE: APR TO JUL

APR TO JUL

BERRY SUBTLE SAISON
Juicy - Subtle Berry - Delicious

ABV: 6.0
IBU: 18

Slightly sour farmhouse ale with a subtle hint of strawberry. Perfect to drink on a warm afternoon or to introduce a novice to craft beer. The subtle berry flavor makes it refreshing and tart, while the carbonation tickles your tongue. Taproom exclusive.

Once upon a time in a land not so far away,
Lived a fair maiden getting ready for her wedding day.
Her husband-to-be was a man of fine craft beer,
And she wanted to toast his talent, to their friends far and near.
She went to the brewery and came up with a special ale.
They said their vows, and he lifted her veil
To celebrate their nuptials, sealed with a kiss.
This is an anniversary you don’t want to miss.
Taproom exclusive for Mike Bishop's (Big Storm Founder) wedding anniversary.

Food Pairings: Wedding Cake

BOAT STARTER BERLINER
ABV: 3.5
AVAILABLE: MAY TO AUG

MAY TO AUG

BOAT STARTER BERLINER
Tart - Effervescent - Engine Revving

ABV: 3.5

There is nothing traditional about this Berliner Weiss inspired by the sours originating in Northern Germany. Boat Starter is tart and refreshing (like its predecessors), but flavored with sweet black currants for a taste sensation that will get your motors running! Surprisingly smooth like a 31 foot center console with dual outboards cutting through the Gulf of Mexico chop. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Black Forest Pudding, Roast Duck, Vanilla Bean Gelato

BOLLARD BASHER DOUBLE IPA
ABV: 9.5
AVAILABLE: MAY TO AUG

MAY TO AUG

BOLLARD BASHER DOUBLE IPA
Hopped Up – Intense – Bittersweet

ABV: 9.5

After several delivery trucks repeatedly crushed the parking bollard at our Pinellas location, we knew we had to name a beer “Bollard Basher.” This is a hop centric Double IPA, and is assertive both in aroma and flavor and has a higher alcohol content than a standard IPA, achieved by adding more malt. The rich malt body to holds up to the massive hop load, unlike the bollard in the parking lot that has been replaced more than a few times. Our head brewer combined Herkules, Mandarina Bavaria, Cascade, and Amarillo hops for a huge resin and citrus hop characters. Taproom exclusive.

This beer is a celebration of dark beer and the cocoa bean. Sessionable at a relatively modest 5.7% ABV, this stout finishes sweet but not overwhelmingly so. The beer delights with a pleasant and not-too-heavy mouth feel, and delicious chocolate flavor coupled with a deceptive drink-ability. Taproom exclusive.

This IPA is a combination of a citrus/ hop bomb and certainly a great way to get your Vitamin C. With the sweetness of Mandarin Orange, the bitterness of the hops and the tang of Pineapple, this IPA can match all the colors of a Gulf Coast sunset with its flavor profile. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Basil Pesto Grouper, Caprese Salad, Baklava

DOHENY'S IRISH STOUT
ABV: 4.8%
IBU: 25
AVAILABLE: MAR TO MAY

MAR TO MAY

DOHENY'S IRISH STOUT
Straight Shooter · No BS · The Talent

ABV: 4.8%
IBU: 25

Named after Big Storm’s Director of Operations, Doheny's dry stout has a light-ish body to keep it on the highly drinkable side. This is a lower carbonation brew and served on a nitro system for that creamy, masking effect. Any bitterness comes from both roasted barley and a generous dose of hops, though the roasted character shines through. Taproom exclusive.

Brewed especially for the Highland Games, our interpretation of a Scottish Heavy is deep brown with ruby highlights, and pours with a tan head. A flavor worth all of 70 shillings follows the aroma with nutty and woody notes that finish with a strong roasted malt character.

Food Pairings: Lamb Chops, Haggis, Strawberry Shortcake

FEATHER SOUND BROWN ALE
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 28
AVAILABLE: MAY TO JULY

MAY TO JULY

FEATHER SOUND BROWN ALE
Toast - Nut Brittle - Malty

ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 28

No worries about peanut allergies here! The walnut and hazelnut notes in our brown ale come exclusively from dark malts - no nuts are used in the recipe! It pours a rich, amber-brown color and features a dry, medium bodied ale. The yeast strain gives a sweet note to the finish. Taproom exclusive.

Thank you for the last 4 years!
Roses are red.
Imperial stout is brown.
Big Storm is the best craft beer in our local town.
The "4 Year Storm" is our anniversary ale;
And like all Big Storm beer, we keep it cold as hail!

Food Pairings: Anniversary Cup Cakes!

HAVANA AFTER MIDNIGHT COFFEE PORTER
ABV: 6.0

HAVANA AFTER MIDNIGHT COFFEE PORTER
Charismatic - Rich - Intense

ABV: 6.0

Inspired by the rich history of Ybor City, Florida. this porter is a collaboration between Big Storm and King State Coffee of Tampa. It pours a deep black with a tan foam bringing with it the aroma of lightly roasted coffee and cigar tobacco. Coffee lovers will enjoy the intense start and the sweet and pleasant finish. Taproom exclusive.

Helicity® features European 2-row pilsner barley with German Magnum and Hallertau Mittelfrüh noble hops, creating a very well-balanced pilsner. Winner of a bronze medal at the 2016 Best Florida Beer Championships, Helicity® is perfect for a day at the beach or a tailgate. Keep and serve cold as hail! Available in 12oz/6 packs in local retailers, in Big Storm's taprooms and throughout Florida.

Food Pairings: Blackened Grouper, Cuban Sandwiches, Spicy Wings

JUNE BRIDE ALE
ABV: 5.6
IBU: 20
AVAILABLE: JUNE TO JUNE

JUNE TO JUNE

JUNE BRIDE ALE
Summer-Ginger-Glowing

ABV: 5.6
IBU: 20

While most bride's exhibit some amount of anxiety on her wedding day, the June Bride hears the song of a spring that lasts all summer long.
A perfectly balanced beer, with a hint of ginger, that even your mother-in-law will like. By the light of the silvery moon, home you ride side by side
with the echo of Mendelssohn’s tune in your hearts as you ride.
For they say when you marry in June you will always be a bride. Taproom exclusive.

Brewed by Big Storm in especially for the Annual Kumquat Festival in Dade City, Florida, this Radler style beer is truly a sip of Florida Sunshine. Our brewers added whole kumquat puree, sourced from Dade City directly to the finished beer. The result is a light straw appearance with sweet and citrus aroma. The flavor is refreshing, with soft sweet malt and bright citrus in the finish. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Corn Dogs, Nachos, Pizza

KYRILL HEFEWEIZEN
ABV: 5.5
IBU: 8.8
AVAILABLE: JUN TO SEP

JUN TO SEP

KYRILL HEFEWEIZEN
Creamy - Refreshing - Distinctive

ABV: 5.5
IBU: 8.8

In 2007, Kyrill was a cyclonic windstorm in Western Europe. The famous cyclonic winds that mixed low pressure with cold air is similar to the process we use to make our hefeweizen. The combination of wheat (weizen) and yeast (hefe), creates a hazy beer with a fast rising storm of foam. Kyrill coats the mouth with flavors of clove and banana and finishes short with low hop bitterness. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Grilled Snapper, Fig & Herb Goat Cheese, Kumquat Pie

LONDON MIST ENGLISH PUB ALE
ABV: 3.5
IBU: 24.4
AVAILABLE: APR TO JUL

APR TO JUL

LONDON MIST ENGLISH PUB ALE
Complex - Creamy - Roasted

ABV: 3.5
IBU: 24.4

Big Storm's version of this session, English Ale is low gravity, flavorful and well balanced. With a slight biscuit flavor and aroma, the overall result is an easy to drink beer. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Roasted Chicken, Cheddar Fondue, Sugar Cookies

LOW PRESSURE SESSION IPA
ABV: 4.7
IBU: 40
AVAILABLE: APR TO MAY

APR TO MAY

LOW PRESSURE SESSION IPA
Quenching - Tropical - Easy Drinking

ABV: 4.7
IBU: 40

When the seas are calm and friends are near, this is the ideal beer for the beach. The Mango and citrus flavors provide refreshment and drink-ability not typically found in an IPA. The dollop of creaminess in the mouth and buzzing carbonation at the finish will keep you coming back for more. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Fried Chicken, Cobb Salad, Vanilla Cupcakes

MAUVAIS SAISON
ABV: 6.5
IBU: 30
AVAILABLE: APR TO JUL

APR TO JUL

MAUVAIS SAISON
Aromatic - Fruity - Expressive

ABV: 6.5
IBU: 30

Meaning Bad Weather in French, Big Storm’s Mauvais
was inspired by the ale farm workers drank throughout the French speaking region of Belgium. The low malt aroma balances the fruity-ester aromas and the medium hop bitterness. The complexity of this dry, pale beer contributes to the signature character of a Belgian Saison. Taproom exclusive.

Deep brown in color with the aroma of cafe con leche, our porter can launch a thousand ships. The cascading texture and velvety mouth-feel comes from the addition of nitrogen. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Chicken Mole, Smoked Meets & Cheese, Peanut Butter Pie

METEOR SOUR BERLINER WEISS
ABV: 3.5
IBU: 8
AVAILABLE: JAN TO DEC

JAN TO DEC

METEOR SOUR BERLINER WEISS
Tart - Effervescent - Bouncy

ABV: 3.5
IBU: 8

A traditional Berliner Weiss of Northern Germany brewed with two row barley and pale wheat. The light sweetness contrasts with the tartness for a refreshing experience. Effervescent bubbles burst with flavor as a classic sour or with flavored syrup for a sweeter experience. Available flavors are Mango, Raspberry, Blueberry, Pomegranate or Woodruff. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: This is a taste sensation all its own!

PINEAPPLE GOSE
ABV: 4.8
AVAILABLE: May TO July

May TO July

PINEAPPLE GOSE
Tart · Salty · Tropical Fruit

ABV: 4.8

Gose is a tart German wheat beer once common to Leipzig. It is produced with lactobacillus bacteria and salt. The addition of pineapple in our Gose creates a pleasant mix of sour, salty, and sweet tropical fruit. Taproom exclusive.

Just in time for Summer, Sun on Maibock is a fun interpretation of traditional German lager. Spend a sunny day at the beach with this beer and you'll think you are drinking liquid gold! A lightly toasted, bready malt character is evident with a sweetness of golden honey, and a crisp clean hop finish. Taproom exclusive.

When the stone is wet, you can bet it is raining. When Big Storm brews a scotch ale, you can bet it goes through a long boil to caramelize the malt. This produces a deep copper/brown colored brew. Full bodied, and delightfully sweet, our scotch ale has a pronounced malty caramel and roasted malt flavor. Taproom exclusive.

Solar flares actually make a high frequency noise when they erupt. The intense radiation over 10.7 cm wavelength band (2695 MHz ), is known as a tenflare. Big Storm’s Tenflare Red Lager is toasty just like the sun. Amber in color, this lager’s bitterness level is low making it a very well balanced beer. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Flame grilled burgers with Monterey Jack cheese

THE AMERICAN PALE ALE
ABV: 4.8
IBU: 40
AVAILABLE: YEAR ROUND

YEAR ROUND

THE AMERICAN PALE ALE
Hints of Lemongrass - Citrus - Honeydew

ABV: 4.8
IBU: 40

This pale ale is the perfect bend of two row barley, Centennial and Motueka hops. Pouring a deep gold, this pale ale has delightful honeydew melon and lemongrass characteristics. Our American Pale Ale has uniquely subtle bitterness due to it’s unparalleled balance. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Chevrolet

WATER SPOUT MILK STOUT
ABV: 6.2
IBU: 25
AVAILABLE: MAR TO MAY

MAR TO MAY

WATER SPOUT MILK STOUT
Robust - Velvety - Rich

ABV: 6.2
IBU: 25

On Nitro or Co2 taps, Water Spout Milk Stout pours a dense, coffee-colored head of great retention with pleasantly chocolaty, and coffee flavors. Both rich and soft with a minor crispness, the present sweetness of the lactose compliments its mild roast making it dark, delicious and easy to drink. Taproom exclusive.

Brewed with a large proportion of wheat relative to the amount of malted barley, this all-American wheat beer is sure to please a variety of pallets. The hint of lemon grass is reminiscent of the sunshine. The airy character is refreshing and as fun as a trolley ride to the World’s Fair. Taproom exclusive.

Hurricane Series Beers

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CATEGORY 1 - BELGIAN SINGLE
ABV: 5.5
AVAILABLE: JUN TO NOV

JUN TO NOV

CATEGORY 1 - BELGIAN SINGLE
Sweet – Dry – Medalist

ABV: 5.5

A silver medalist at the 2016 Best Florida Beer awards, our Belgian Single is the first in the Big Storm “Hurricane Series.” It is pale yellow in color and pours a billowy white head. This award-winning ale is well carbonated with fruity and spicy Belgian yeast character and a floral hop aroma. Balanced and very drinkable. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Lobster, Taleggio Crustini, Orange Pound Cake

CATEGORY 2 - BELGIAN DUBBEL
ABV: 7.8
AVAILABLE: JUN TO NOV

JUN TO NOV

CATEGORY 2 - BELGIAN DUBBEL
Rich – Malty – Mildly Spicy

ABV: 7.8

The second installment of the Big Storm “Hurricane Series,” our Dubbel features a deep reddish amber to copper in color with rich malty flavor. This best seller presents dark or dried fruit esters reminiscent of raisin, plum and dates. The dense creamy off-white head sits atop a clear and complex sweet malt flavor that generally finishes moderately dry.

As hurricanes grow stronger with each category, so does the Big Storm Belgian series. Category 3 has a higher alcohol content and features a yellow to deep golden color, with a creamy white head. Citrusy esters are present with a slight note of banana, as the beer laces the glass. Our Tripel has become a fan favorite due to the somewhat spicy, dry, ale with a firm malt flavor and higher hop bitterness. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: Baked Brie, Roast Turkey, Banana Foster

CATEGORY 4 - BELGIAN QUADRUPEL
ABV: 11.6
AVAILABLE: JUN TO NOV

JUN TO NOV

CATEGORY 4 - BELGIAN QUADRUPEL
Brown Sugar – Caramel – Earthy Deep

ABV: 11.6

The highlight of this Belgian Quadrupel is a rich malty presence with satisfying impressions of dark fruits, such as plums, dates and raisins. Characterized by its reddish amber color, this Belgian Quad has a 10.6% ABV with complex malt flavors and yeast esters leaving the Belgian fan with a warm satisfying experience. Taproom exclusive.

This extraordinary Belgian Quintuple pours a stunning golden copper with a thin head that quickly dissipates. This beer was aged in French and Hungarian white oak Chardonnay barrels and has an aroma and notes of honey, vanilla, oak and liqueur with subtle hints of banana and clove. Belgian fans will relish this stunning sweet and smooth strong ale with mouth coating presence and a touch of alcohol in its finish. Taproom exclusive.

Food Pairings: A Designated Driver

Complete Beer List

Big Storm Core Beers

A bronze medalist at the 2017 Best Florida Beer competition, our IPA rolls in with an intense citrusy hop aroma. Arcus is brewed with two-row Canadian barley and Mosaic hops. The addition of wildflower honey from Pasco County lends a balancing sweetness for a clean finish. Available in 12oz/6 packs in retailers and on draft in our taprooms and throughout Florida.

BAY BEER LIGHT LAGER
This perfectly balanced light lager features German pilsner barley malt and classic American cluster hops that are cold-fermented and matured to pour bright like the Tampa Bay sun.
Refreshing and easy to drink, Bay Beer is perfect for a beautiful day in Tampa Bay.

This Gulf Coast IPA pours a beautiful golden orange and is brewed using 100% barley. The flavor is dominated by Cascade hops with an assertive up front hop presence and floral, pine, and citrus flavors. A pleasant, lingering hoppiness in the finish entices another sip. Keep and serve cold as hail!

A highly drinkable Florida ale steeped with hibiscus flowers for just the right amount of natural sweetness and a hint of cinnamon. Brewed with pale wheat and honey malt, Tropic Pressure pours the color of skin that has been kissed by the warm Florida sunshine. Keep and serve cold as hail! Available in 16oz/4 pack cans and on draft throughout Florida and in Big Storm's taprooms.

Big Storm’s very first brew was this amber ale. It presents a wave of flavor with two row Canadian barley coupled with Munich and chocolate malts. Wavemaker® Amber Ale is malt centric and highly drinkable year round with minimal hop bitterness. Available in 12oz can/6 packs, 16oz cans/4packs in retail stores and on draft in our taprooms and throughout Florida.

Food Pairings: Baby Back Ribs, Wood Fired Flatbread, Ice Cream

Specialty Beers

More than 180 years ago, the Christmas reindeer that you now know as “Donner and Blitzen,” were originally named, “Dunder and Blixem.” These famous reindeer are the inspiration for our original recipe to celebrate the holidays. A spicy, higher alcohol beer, it is meant to be enjoyed around that chilly time of year, but is also a great sipping beer for any occasion. Awarded a silver medal at the 2014 Florida Beer Championships, the name “Dunder and Blixem,” translates in Dutch to “Thunder and Lightning.”

The intense flavor of this black IPA comes from a base of Equinox and Amarillo hops. While the citrus aroma of the Amarillo dances with the cedar flavor of the Equinox, a complex malt bill featuring wheat, Crystal and roasted malts provide the perfect backbone to complement the premium blend of West coast hops. Keep and serve cold as hail.

KICK IN THE GRASS
This Kick in the Grass is ready to go the full 90 minutes and won't slow you down as you take in all the action the Rowdies can dish out. Show off your soccer savvy and bring this lager to your next party. You won't get a yellow card, but you might win the night! The smooth malt character accented with a crisp noble hop finish will get you ready for screaming out GOOAALL!

Made with over 200 pounds of oats, this beer is a fun interpretation of an oatmeal stout. We use a strategic combination of Munich, Caramalt and chocolate malts with light noble hops to balance this complex flavor profile. The copious addition of oats in this mash lends to a creamy and smooth mouthfeel. Keep and serve as cold as hail! Available in 12oz/6 packs in local retailers, on draft in Big Storm taprooms and throughout Florida.

Named the overall winner for 2016 in the Best Florida Beer Competition. True to the spirit of the great German festival, this Oktoberfest märzen lager is brewed in traditional Bavarian style, so you can enjoy the clean finish and toasty malt flavors your tastebuds crave. This beer is a seasonal limited release, so grab it before it’s gone!

The “California Common” originated in 18th century California, where brewers without access to refrigeration produced beers using lager yeasts and warm temperatures. Brewed with pilsner and Vienna malts, the flavor of our Surfline is anything but “common.” It features the light and rounded characteristics inherent in traditional lagers with a rad dose of caramel maltiness.

Brewed to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 25th Anniversary. Features German pilsner barley mat and classic American hops. Cold fermented, then matured for 25 Days creating a very-well balanced light lager. Pours bright like the Tampa Bay Sun, “The Lightning Twenty Five” is easy to drink and refreshing. Perfect for a day playing hockey, watching hockey or just kickin’ ice with your friends.

Bomber Beers

Big Storm's original coffee porter, aged in rich bourbon barrels adding a great flavor character to this popular beer. Inspired by the rich history of Ybor City, Florida. this porter is a collaboration between Big Storm and King State Coffee of Tampa. It pours a deep black with a tan foam bringing with it the aroma of lightly roasted coffee and cigar tobacco. Coffee lovers will enjoy the intense start and the sweet and pleasant finish. Taproom exclusive.

Crafted to intrigue the palate and invoke thoughts of chocolate covered toffee, we partnered with William Dean Chocolates to create this speciality artisan brew. A true work of art made from the finest ingredients, this stout pours black with deep garnet highlights. Flavors of sweet toffee and caramelized sugar pair together with a hint of rich, indulgent chocolate. Available in 13oz. pours on draft and in bombers at both taproom locations.

Each year to celebrate the anniversary of our first beer brewed, Big Storm creates a special limited release. To commemorate 5 years, this Imperial Rye Ale pours a beautiful coppery red with pleasant aromas of stone fruit esters, bourbon, wood and vanilla. The Five Year Storm was aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels and has a malty sweet flavor with subtle and earthy rye characters with bourbon and oak undertones. Taproom exclusive for a limited time.

She will make you stout promises, but will be gone in a heartbeat. She is full bodied (in all the right places), and meant to be savored slowly. Her perfume of bittersweet chocolate and subtle fruit will tickle your senses. Complex and creamy, she leaves a delicate lace on the glass after each sip. You will fall victim to her cherry tang that balances her velvet cocoa sweetness. Don’t delay - she is smooth, malty and only here for Valentine’s Day. Taproom Exclusive.

This kettle soured berliner weiss dry-hopped with New Zealand Motueka Hops is light and tart with flavors of dry wheat malt. Bursts of lemon and lime stimulate the palate as citrus and lemongrass from the hops ignite with the subtle acidity of the beer.

Brewer's Series Beers

AM I IN A FOREST
Am I in a forest? is a golden amber triple IPA bursting with mighty pine flavors. We injected enough hops in this beer to give the drinker the feeling of standing in the middle of a forest. You’ll want to throw on a flannel shirt, grab an axe, and go full lumberjack as the piney and earthy flavors take you on a tree-chopping journey through the big and burly body with a dry bitter finish.

Brewed by our very own Tony Walz, this beer is a style of it's own a hopfenweizen. Brewed like a Bavarian hefeweizen and hopped like an American pale ale. It is a hazy golden color with low bitterness with hints of banana and clove. Hopped with Mandarina Bavaria and Citra to give orange and grapefruit notes like the Florida sunshine.

This is the latest installment in the Big Storm "brewer's Series." A Düsseldorf specialty, an Altbier is a German style brown ale, the “alt” literally translates to "old" in German, and traditionally Altbiers are conditioned for a longer than normal periods of time. The extended conditioning mellows out the ale's fruitiness and produces an exceptionally smooth and delicate brew. Kevin’s addition of juniper berries, complements the rye flavor and gives way to a nice finish with a mixture of hops and herbs. Taproom exclusive.

Brewed by our very own Megan Michael. Deceptively light bodied for it's dark color this German-style Schwarzbier beckons you with notes of chocolate and roast aroma, that leaves a satifyingly dry finish.

This beer was created in Pasco by our own Dylan Ferrio as part of Big Storm’s Brewer Series! Brewed in the spirit of the transition from spring into summer, this beer pours a hazy bright golden color with a light beige head. Sweet and spicy with a robust smokiness, finishing with notes of coriander and pepper. Taproom exclusive for a limited time.

Created in Pasco by our own Scott Show as part of Big Storm’s Brewer Series! Scott is a self proclaimed hop head and so is his beer! He started stacking kegs with us 2 years ago, and now he is brewing exceptionally drinkable beer. Taproom exclusive.

Accept the rose ladies! Light bodied and highly drinkable with restrained roastiness, you will be able to introduce this one to your mother! Flavors of chocolate are subtle and the dry finish makes this bachelor a keeper. Taproom exclusive.

Slightly sour farmhouse ale with a subtle hint of strawberry. Perfect to drink on a warm afternoon or to introduce a novice to craft beer. The subtle berry flavor makes it refreshing and tart, while the carbonation tickles your tongue. Taproom exclusive.

Once upon a time in a land not so far away,
Lived a fair maiden getting ready for her wedding day.
Her husband-to-be was a man of fine craft beer,
And she wanted to toast his talent, to their friends far and near.
She went to the brewery and came up with a special ale.
They said their vows, and he lifted her veil
To celebrate their nuptials, sealed with a kiss.
This is an anniversary you don’t want to miss.
Taproom exclusive for Mike Bishop's (Big Storm Founder) wedding anniversary.

There is nothing traditional about this Berliner Weiss inspired by the sours originating in Northern Germany. Boat Starter is tart and refreshing (like its predecessors), but flavored with sweet black currants for a taste sensation that will get your motors running! Surprisingly smooth like a 31 foot center console with dual outboards cutting through the Gulf of Mexico chop. Taproom exclusive.

After several delivery trucks repeatedly crushed the parking bollard at our Pinellas location, we knew we had to name a beer “Bollard Basher.” This is a hop centric Double IPA, and is assertive both in aroma and flavor and has a higher alcohol content than a standard IPA, achieved by adding more malt. The rich malt body to holds up to the massive hop load, unlike the bollard in the parking lot that has been replaced more than a few times. Our head brewer combined Herkules, Mandarina Bavaria, Cascade, and Amarillo hops for a huge resin and citrus hop characters. Taproom exclusive.

This beer is a celebration of dark beer and the cocoa bean. Sessionable at a relatively modest 5.7% ABV, this stout finishes sweet but not overwhelmingly so. The beer delights with a pleasant and not-too-heavy mouth feel, and delicious chocolate flavor coupled with a deceptive drink-ability. Taproom exclusive.

This IPA is a combination of a citrus/ hop bomb and certainly a great way to get your Vitamin C. With the sweetness of Mandarin Orange, the bitterness of the hops and the tang of Pineapple, this IPA can match all the colors of a Gulf Coast sunset with its flavor profile. Taproom exclusive.

Named after Big Storm’s Director of Operations, Doheny's dry stout has a light-ish body to keep it on the highly drinkable side. This is a lower carbonation brew and served on a nitro system for that creamy, masking effect. Any bitterness comes from both roasted barley and a generous dose of hops, though the roasted character shines through. Taproom exclusive.

Brewed especially for the Highland Games, our interpretation of a Scottish Heavy is deep brown with ruby highlights, and pours with a tan head. A flavor worth all of 70 shillings follows the aroma with nutty and woody notes that finish with a strong roasted malt character.

No worries about peanut allergies here! The walnut and hazelnut notes in our brown ale come exclusively from dark malts - no nuts are used in the recipe! It pours a rich, amber-brown color and features a dry, medium bodied ale. The yeast strain gives a sweet note to the finish. Taproom exclusive.

Thank you for the last 4 years!
Roses are red.
Imperial stout is brown.
Big Storm is the best craft beer in our local town.
The "4 Year Storm" is our anniversary ale;
And like all Big Storm beer, we keep it cold as hail!

Inspired by the rich history of Ybor City, Florida. this porter is a collaboration between Big Storm and King State Coffee of Tampa. It pours a deep black with a tan foam bringing with it the aroma of lightly roasted coffee and cigar tobacco. Coffee lovers will enjoy the intense start and the sweet and pleasant finish. Taproom exclusive.

Helicity® features European 2-row pilsner barley with German Magnum and Hallertau Mittelfrüh noble hops, creating a very well-balanced pilsner. Winner of a bronze medal at the 2016 Best Florida Beer Championships, Helicity® is perfect for a day at the beach or a tailgate. Keep and serve cold as hail! Available in 12oz/6 packs in local retailers, in Big Storm's taprooms and throughout Florida.

While most bride's exhibit some amount of anxiety on her wedding day, the June Bride hears the song of a spring that lasts all summer long.
A perfectly balanced beer, with a hint of ginger, that even your mother-in-law will like. By the light of the silvery moon, home you ride side by side
with the echo of Mendelssohn’s tune in your hearts as you ride.
For they say when you marry in June you will always be a bride. Taproom exclusive.

Brewed by Big Storm in especially for the Annual Kumquat Festival in Dade City, Florida, this Radler style beer is truly a sip of Florida Sunshine. Our brewers added whole kumquat puree, sourced from Dade City directly to the finished beer. The result is a light straw appearance with sweet and citrus aroma. The flavor is refreshing, with soft sweet malt and bright citrus in the finish. Taproom exclusive.

In 2007, Kyrill was a cyclonic windstorm in Western Europe. The famous cyclonic winds that mixed low pressure with cold air is similar to the process we use to make our hefeweizen. The combination of wheat (weizen) and yeast (hefe), creates a hazy beer with a fast rising storm of foam. Kyrill coats the mouth with flavors of clove and banana and finishes short with low hop bitterness. Taproom exclusive.

When the seas are calm and friends are near, this is the ideal beer for the beach. The Mango and citrus flavors provide refreshment and drink-ability not typically found in an IPA. The dollop of creaminess in the mouth and buzzing carbonation at the finish will keep you coming back for more. Taproom exclusive.

Meaning Bad Weather in French, Big Storm’s Mauvais
was inspired by the ale farm workers drank throughout the French speaking region of Belgium. The low malt aroma balances the fruity-ester aromas and the medium hop bitterness. The complexity of this dry, pale beer contributes to the signature character of a Belgian Saison. Taproom exclusive.

A traditional Berliner Weiss of Northern Germany brewed with two row barley and pale wheat. The light sweetness contrasts with the tartness for a refreshing experience. Effervescent bubbles burst with flavor as a classic sour or with flavored syrup for a sweeter experience. Available flavors are Mango, Raspberry, Blueberry, Pomegranate or Woodruff. Taproom exclusive.

Gose is a tart German wheat beer once common to Leipzig. It is produced with lactobacillus bacteria and salt. The addition of pineapple in our Gose creates a pleasant mix of sour, salty, and sweet tropical fruit. Taproom exclusive.

Just in time for Summer, Sun on Maibock is a fun interpretation of traditional German lager. Spend a sunny day at the beach with this beer and you'll think you are drinking liquid gold! A lightly toasted, bready malt character is evident with a sweetness of golden honey, and a crisp clean hop finish. Taproom exclusive.

When the stone is wet, you can bet it is raining. When Big Storm brews a scotch ale, you can bet it goes through a long boil to caramelize the malt. This produces a deep copper/brown colored brew. Full bodied, and delightfully sweet, our scotch ale has a pronounced malty caramel and roasted malt flavor. Taproom exclusive.

Solar flares actually make a high frequency noise when they erupt. The intense radiation over 10.7 cm wavelength band (2695 MHz ), is known as a tenflare. Big Storm’s Tenflare Red Lager is toasty just like the sun. Amber in color, this lager’s bitterness level is low making it a very well balanced beer. Taproom exclusive.

On Nitro or Co2 taps, Water Spout Milk Stout pours a dense, coffee-colored head of great retention with pleasantly chocolaty, and coffee flavors. Both rich and soft with a minor crispness, the present sweetness of the lactose compliments its mild roast making it dark, delicious and easy to drink. Taproom exclusive.

Brewed with a large proportion of wheat relative to the amount of malted barley, this all-American wheat beer is sure to please a variety of pallets. The hint of lemon grass is reminiscent of the sunshine. The airy character is refreshing and as fun as a trolley ride to the World’s Fair. Taproom exclusive.

Hurricane Series Beers

A silver medalist at the 2016 Best Florida Beer awards, our Belgian Single is the first in the Big Storm “Hurricane Series.” It is pale yellow in color and pours a billowy white head. This award-winning ale is well carbonated with fruity and spicy Belgian yeast character and a floral hop aroma. Balanced and very drinkable. Taproom exclusive.

The second installment of the Big Storm “Hurricane Series,” our Dubbel features a deep reddish amber to copper in color with rich malty flavor. This best seller presents dark or dried fruit esters reminiscent of raisin, plum and dates. The dense creamy off-white head sits atop a clear and complex sweet malt flavor that generally finishes moderately dry.

As hurricanes grow stronger with each category, so does the Big Storm Belgian series. Category 3 has a higher alcohol content and features a yellow to deep golden color, with a creamy white head. Citrusy esters are present with a slight note of banana, as the beer laces the glass. Our Tripel has become a fan favorite due to the somewhat spicy, dry, ale with a firm malt flavor and higher hop bitterness. Taproom exclusive.

The highlight of this Belgian Quadrupel is a rich malty presence with satisfying impressions of dark fruits, such as plums, dates and raisins. Characterized by its reddish amber color, this Belgian Quad has a 10.6% ABV with complex malt flavors and yeast esters leaving the Belgian fan with a warm satisfying experience. Taproom exclusive.

This extraordinary Belgian Quintuple pours a stunning golden copper with a thin head that quickly dissipates. This beer was aged in French and Hungarian white oak Chardonnay barrels and has an aroma and notes of honey, vanilla, oak and liqueur with subtle hints of banana and clove. Belgian fans will relish this stunning sweet and smooth strong ale with mouth coating presence and a touch of alcohol in its finish. Taproom exclusive.